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Dance Movement Psychotherapy service offered by Yara Antoun MA RDMP, Registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist.

This page aims to raise awareness & advocate for Dance Movement Psychotherapy for mental health support & general wellbeing.

03/11/2025

Grief is strange that way; everyone understands it, yet when you’re in it, it feels like no one possibly could. It’s both deeply personal and entirely universal.

You come across a meme, a painting, a song, and suddenly someone else captures what you couldn’t even name.

Because that’s what grief does: it isolates and connects all at once.

It’s a private ache that somehow lives in collective language, something we each carry alone, yet recognize in the ways people speak, write, and create.

Even when you can’t put your own grief into words, you see it reflected back through someone else can make it a little easier to carry, for a moment at least.

23/10/2025

It’s never really about us, but being a therapist also means being deeply moved by the trust people place in us.
There’s something that’s hard to put into words about witnessing someone’s story up close, the parts their bodies hold, the things they’ve never said out loud, the truths that unfold slowly over time.
We feel these moments too, and they leave us aware of both the weight and the privilege of this work.
There are small moments that remind us why we keep showing up, even on days when it’s challenging, draining, or emotionally demanding.
And it’s important that we keep ourselves in check, doing our own work through supervision, reflection, and accountability, so that we can continue holding space responsibly, with presence, attunement, and care for both the people we work with and ourselves.

20/10/2025

I was hard on myself for not being able to show parts of me I was proud of.

We all bring our relational backgrounds and lived experiences into these spaces, but the environment itself plays an equally important role.

Even in group settings, individual care is essential. What does each person need?
How can I meet them where they are and build from there?

Facilitators play a crucial role in creating a space that provides an experienced sense of safety, one where people can trust both the facilitator and themselves.

A space where expressing vulnerability (and yes, moving our bodies can be one of the most vulnerable things we do) is safe, and where emotions and passion aren’t judged, even in a learning environment.

Who decided that instilling fear and uncertainty in students produces better results? And at what cost? True growth comes from trust, care, empathy, attunement and the freedom to explore without judgment.

14/10/2025

It took me a while to see my sensitivity as a strength. For years I felt ashamed of it, because of how others spoke about me and how society dismissed it. It also left me drained; everything made me cry; every feeling was magnified.
It wasn’t until I stopped feeling ashamed of it (with a ton of therapy and self-work), accepted that we all have different capacities, and began caring for myself instead of judging myself, that my sensitivity transformed. It became a wonderful way to experience the world and a meaningful way to be present for others.
Sensitivity is a strength, it grants us the capacity to perceive subtle shifts, connect deeply, and respond with empathy.
At the same time, it is important to acknowledge that it is often shaped by circumstances beyond our choosing: early experiences, challenges, and environments that demanded heightened awareness.

Without conscious care, this very strength can become taxing, transforming into a source of overwhelm rather than insight.

Nurturing sensitivity, through self-awareness, responding to needs, setting boundaries, and allowing space to restore, does not make us weak; it preserves our wellbeing.

When approached with acceptance, attention and compassion, sensitivity can remain a guiding force, offering connection and profound engagement with ourselves and the world around us.

23/09/2025

❤ Somewhere in the middle of a doomscrolling session, a sentence hits me like it was pulled straight out of my chest. ❤

21/09/2025

If only there were a cheat sheet for everything! A reminder that there’s no one right answer, and no single approach works for everyone.

Even the same method or resource can feel different at different times, even for the same person.

What always works is learning to notice and listen to ourselves and to our bodies.

When we use movement to navigate a feeling, we’re not looking to solve it. We’re allowing ourselves to feel it exactly where it lives, our bodies.

Movement becomes a way to support ourselves, to notice, to listen, and to respond through presence, curiosity, and care.

17/09/2025

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14/09/2025

Small, overlooked, and random actions can quietly ground us and offer a subtle sense of ease.

They don’t require effort or intention, yet their effect can be surprisingly calming.

Whether it’s holding a warm mug a little longer than usual, watching a hanging object sway, or flipping a pillow to the cool side, these simple gestures engage our senses and help anchor us in the present moment.

They are spontaneous, gentle, and comforting (not structured routines or compulsive behaviors) and can provide moments of ease. If they become overwhelming or start to take over daily life, they no longer serve their intended purpose.

Through these small, unplanned actions, we create small pockets of comfort to support ourselves, physically, mentally, and emotionally, reminding us that there is always something we can do to care for ourselves.

12/09/2025

Conversations with my body.

09/09/2025

Leaving a therapy session can feel different each time. Some days we step out lighter, clearer, or more connected. Other days we might feel unsettled, tired, or unsure.

Every response is valid; it’s all part of the process.

What matters most is having a therapist who helps ensure that, whatever you’re left with, you feel safe in your body as you return to your day.

It can also be meaningful to bring these end-of-session experiences back into therapy itself. Naming them opens the door to exploring what might be happening in those moments, and how you and your therapist can work together to create more safety when difficult feelings or unexpected states come up toward the end of a session.

In my own journey in therapy, I’ve walked out of sessions with very different feelings, sometimes lighter, other times heavier.

I found it helpful to have simple ways to ease the transition back into daily life, like taking a short walk before going home or pausing for a cup of tea.

I realized that these small steps became a way of showing myself that I’m here for me through it all, meeting myself with empathy and kindness, even on days when I didn’t feel so good about myself.

Therapy doesn’t end at the door; it continues in how we support ourselves afterward and in the ways we carry our experiences forward into daily life.

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